Applied Practice Experience

Catalog description

As a requirement established by the Council on Education for Public Health, students demonstrate the attainment of competencies through Applied Practice Experiences. This will consist of 120-hour work experience in the form of a practicum or internship. The Applied Practice Experience may also consist of activities linked to service learning or co-curricular activities (e.g., service and volunteer opportunities, such as those organized by a student association). Activities in the Applied Practice Experience should be mutually beneficial to both the site and the student. Each student will demonstrate attainment of at least five MPH competencies, of which at least three must be foundational. Students will work under the supervision a Practicum Advisor and Site Supervisor.